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A recent Forbes article shines a light on the popular DJ/production musical act known as The Chainsmokers, and the darker direction their music has taken with the release of a new single titled “Sick Boy.”

As the author of the Forbes article suggests, it may seem like The Chainsmokers have been sharing their brand of music with the world for a long time. In actuality, however, this American duo first came into the public consciousness only a few years ago. (More about Chainsmokers on Genius.com: The Chainsmokers)

The Chainsmokers’ music is sort of a cross between electronic dance music and well-crafted Top 40 pop songs. The two creative forces that make up this duo are Drew Taggart and Alex Pall.

In the recent Forbes article, the author had the opportunity to interview the members of The Chainsmokers prior to their live performance at the Conrad Hotel in New York City in January 2018.

When the first single from The Chainsmokers, “#Selfie” was released in late 2013, the song quickly became a big hit internationally. The duo then released several other very popular songs, including “Roses,” “Closer,” and a collaborative work with the band Coldplay titled “Something Just Like This.”

In 2016, the song “Don’t Let Me Down” earned a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for The Chainsmokers. In January 2018, this top-selling duo released their first single in nine months. The song “Sick Boy” is noticeably darker than much of the act’s previous musical output, with Drew Taggart handling the vocals. Earlier works from The Chainsmokers have often utilized guest female lead singers.

As for the future, The Chainsmokers are constantly exploring new sounds and want to consistently release music that is fresh and relevant. They see themselves musically in a space that straddles the line between pop and electronic dance music and see lots of opportunities to create unique and exciting new work. See Related Link to learn more.

Alex Pall of The Chain Smokers started out as a DJ in New York City. In the beginning, it started out as a hobby but quickly turned into a side job he truly loved. Alex was working at an art gallery while he was trying to DJ. He quickly knew that dance music was something Pall was passionate about and needed to discover where this passion could take him. His manager introduced him to Drew who was also passionate about electronic music, he moved to New York and that is where they got their start.

Alex Pall and Andre Taggart are a unique duo. They are unique in the fact that they write many of their songs and have an influence on the the songs that song writers write for them. They are involved in the whole process and express much of their personal lives in their music. As artist they are developing a unique identity by sharing so much of their personal lives with their fans through their music.

Songs like “Roses” and “Don’t Let Me Down” are starting to become main stream. But many people are hearing them for the first time. Their newest song featuring Alex Pall, is titled “Closer.” It shares his experience of hooking up with his girlfriend again and then realizing why they broke up.

Alex Pall feels that their music is transcending generations. Their fan base reaches a broad variety of people. From children as young as six to women in their fifties, people are recognizing their music. Pall and Taggart are excited about the fact that their music is reaching so many people. So much of their personal lives are put into their music and it’s relatable to their fans. Visit This Page for additional information.

Each day Pall and Taggart are revealing a little more of themselves to their audience. As artist they are trying to share thoughts and feelings with their fans instead of just sounds and beats from a DJ booth. Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart are working to share with their fans more original and unique music as Alex Pall adds his voice to their newest release “Closer.”